Five Dubs in International Rules Squad

11 November 2015

Five Dublin players have been named on the Ireland team for the Eirgrid International Rules test against Australia on Saturday week at Croke Park.

Bernard Brogan, who captains the side, is joined by the Footballer of the Year, Jack McCaffrey, Philly McMahon, Rory O'Carroll and Diarmuid Connolly. After a season that saw them win all four competitions that they competed for in 2015 namely O'Byrne Cup, Allianz Football League, Leinster Championship and the All-Ireland, it is no surprise to see Dublin top the list of representatives.

In total there are nine of this year's All Stars on the team with twelve counties represented.

Ireland boss, Joe Kernan, is confident that he has assembled a strong squad capable of competing with the Australians: "We've been delighted with the response and the hard work put in by players from all over the country in the last eight weeks in a bid to represent Ireland.

"Unfortunately injuries and club commitments have ruled some players out, but I am happy that we have still managed to assemble a very strong squad and it was a difficult job to reduce numbers down to the squad and the standby list.

"Both the players and the management are really looking forward to this EirGrid International Rules test. The fact that the Australians are sending over such a strong team of players means that we will have to up our game if we are to take those boys on and that's exactly what we are planning to do."